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Fitchburg Level
  • Fitchburg Cast Iron Level
    A Fitchburg level, ca. 1890, in the 18 inch size. It is unmarked, as is usual, but with it's striking Gothic filigree design of diamonds, Exes, ovals, and loops; it is easy to identify.
    No cracks or breaks. A nice addition to any collection, G+ .......... $595.00

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  • Davis and Cook level
  • Davis & Cook Aluminum Level
    Hollow cast with ogee ends and a cross-hatched design on the front and back. It seems to anticipate the style of Art Deco design that became popular a few years later. I think this is one of the most visually striking levels ever produced. A nice example of an uncommon level, G+ ......... $995.00
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  • P. H. Vogel Patent Level
    These were made for only a couple of years before the company was purchased by Chapin Stephens, and then marked with that company's name. After Stanley bought out Chapin Stephens, a few of these levels were marked with the Stanley name.
    This level is 30 inches long. The lacquer is worn, but it hasn't been buffed. It has been protected in a gray wooden box with a leather strap to hold the level in, G+ ........ $195.00

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    Corner Level
  • Davis & Cook Aluminum Corner Level
    Marked Cook's Level Patd Dec. 7, 86 on the nickel plated bezel
    This extremely rare and attractive level is one of the most spectacular offerings from Davis & Cook, or any other company, for that matter. One of a few examples known. Aside from being a little dirty from being over 100 years old, it is in Fine condition. ........ Sold $2995.00

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  • Deck Level
  • T. F. Deck Inclinometer
    Made by the T. F. Deck Gravity Level Co., Toledo, Ohio, patented Dec 15, '96 and Feb 14, '05. Has a 30 inch wooden body with a large brass escutcheon that frames the dial, Fine ..........Sold $1495.00

  • Davis Level
  • Davis Patent No. 11, Iron Bench Level
    This Davis Patent Bench Level has a 4 inch base with a groove in the bottom to also be attached to a square, and was one of the smallest that they made, G++ ............Sold $425.00


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